Product Manager Jobs in Roxbury, MA (NOW HIRING)

Full Time Westwood, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1080

Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $190,000.00 Annually

About Chase Corporation

Founded in 1946, we have grown to become a global specialty chemicals company that is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors.

Today, we employ nearly 800 people and continue to grow and strengthen our business by employing a related diversification strategy that combines organic growth initiatives with strategic acquisitions.

Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, USA, we operate manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and continue to invest in our capabilities.

Role Overview

Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Product, the Product Manager – Electronics, will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of all products within the assigned industry segment. This high-impact role is responsible for managing product portfolio, developing and leading product roadmaps, guiding technical development, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving commercialization efforts, and aligning solutions with customer application needs by understanding the full customer buying journey and crafting differentiated value propositions. The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with market intelligence, strategic vision, and strong execution capabilities to champion customer-centric innovation and drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic product roadmaps.

• Monitor competitive intelligence and market trends by geography to inform strategy with insights and communication functions.
• Continuously evaluate product offerings to ensure relevance, efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Lead product development from ideation to execution, including:

• Identify and validate high-value customer problems and innovation opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and sales to assess feasibility, prioritize features, articulate value proposition vs competition, and define clear product scope and success criteria.
• Manage the commercialization and stage gate processes in coordination with R&D, sales, supply chain, operations and manufacturing functions.

Drive cross-functional execution of the development stage gate process

• Partner across R&D, Operations, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, Marketing & Pricing.
• Ensure rigorous testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize development timelines and costs without compromising quality.

Manage product lifecycles across assigned the industry segment, including:

• Guide products through introduction, growth, maturity, and sunset phases.
• Monitor product performance and market fit to inform lifecycle decisions.
• Partner with supply chain, sales, and finance to adjust forecasts, inventory strategy, and profitability targets.

Product Management

Product Data Integrity & Management

• Manage all product data, including data sheets and application guides.
• Coordinate with legal, R&D, and marketing to ensure consistency and availability of literature.
• Support digitization efforts by maintaining clean, structured data.

Manage product certifications and regulatory compliance

• Ensure that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements based on the region and application.
• Ensure that all SKUs have proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions that align with industry and customer standards.
• Manage trademarking processes for new products, working closely with marketing and legal teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate brand risk.

Market Research, Analysis, and Insight Utilization

• Leverage analytics to drive continuous improvement in product portfolio performance and customer satisfaction.
• Translate market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into actionable recommendations for product roadmap planning and optimization.

Customer Engagement and Testing

• Design and execute field trials in partnership with application development teams to gather insights, identify potential improvements, and ensure readiness for commercialization.
• Oversee internal and third-party material testing to confirm product compliance, durability, and performance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development and management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience in the global chemical industry, with a preference for manufacturing formulated products.
• Experience in adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the building and construction or electronic chemicals is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred